James Mahon and Catelyn Stark of Becker’s New Jersey Litigation Team contributed a chapter entitled “Employment & Labour Laws and Regulations USA 2024” to the recently published International Comparative Legal Guide (ILCG). The chapter covers common issues in employment and labor laws and regulations – terms and conditions of employment, employee representation and industrial relations, […]
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Becker Secures Six-Figure Arbitration Victory Against National Homebuilder Toll Brothers, Inc. for Construction Defects
Becker’s New Jersey Litigation Team, led by James Mahon and Catelyn Stark, with support from Vincenzo Mogavero and Martin Cabalar, secured a six-figure victory against national homebuilder Toll Brothers, Inc. for construction defects. The clients experienced construction defects in their new home located in the Reserve at Franklin Lakes, in Bergen County. Problems included pervasive […]
Read More“In Leonardo’s Footsteps: Technical Workers, Collective Bargaining and Multiemployer Benefit Plans” – Employee Benefit Plan Review
In recent months it seems as though nearly every day another round of technical worker layoffs makes headlines, forcing workers and the industry at large to question the stability of what had previously been considered a professional occupation immune from involuntary job loss. At the same time, employers in a wide variety of other situations […]
Read MoreBecker New Jersey Community Update for January 2023
The New Jersey Community Update newsletter is out for January, and this issue covers a range of topics. Shareholder David Dockery delves into everything you need to know about electronic voting for your condo/HOA in New York/New Jersey, and how moving to electronic voting can save your association time and money. Becker’s Community Association Practice […]
Read MoreGONE GLOBAL: Ned Bassen & Catelyn Stark Co-Author 2022 Employment Law Chapter for Global Legal Insights
Labor and employment attorneys Ned Bassen and Catelyn Stark provide practical insight into the latest developments of U.S. law safeguarding both employers and employees. The chapter addresses general trends, business protection and restrictive covenants, discrimination protection, employee privacy, and includes information regarding: Union protections and the right to organize, Trends in unemployment claims, A ban on restrictive covenants, The […]
Read More“USA: Employment & Labour Law and Regulation 2022” – International Comparative Legal Guide
In the latest edition of ICLG’s global Employment & Labour Law 2022, Becker is listed as a contributing firm and Ned Bassen and Catelyn Stark offer practical insight into the U.S.’s laws governing how companies can safeguard their business and its greatest asset – the people it employs. The chapter covers several segments of employment […]
Read MoreBeckerNorth Newsletter – September 2021
In September’s newsletter, we cover the digital renaissance of the legal profession, which includes remote court appearances, mastering the art of e-discovery, and the role of computers and other electronic devices in litigation. We also consider options for employee retention during the Great Resignation, a time when 58% of workers ay they would “absolutely” look […]
Read MoreGONE GLOBAL: Ned Bassen & Catelyn Stark Co-Author Employment Law Chapter for Global Legal Insights
Labor and employment attorneys Ned Bassen and Catelyn Stark provide practical insight into the latest developments of USA law safeguarding both employers and employees. The chapter addresses general trends, business protective and restriction covenants, discrimination protections, employee privacy, and includes information regarding: coronavirus workplace enforcement and business immunity shields, vaccine requirements, remote work, cybersecurity, union […]
Read More“USA: Employment & Labour Law and Regulation 2021” – International Comparative Legal Guide
In the latest edition of ICLG’s global Employment & Labour Law 2021, Ned Bassen and Catelyn Stark offer practical insight into the USA’s laws governing how companies can safeguard their business and its greatest asset – the people it employs. The chapter covers several segments of employment law, answering questions regarding: Terms & Conditions of […]
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